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Sasanian Kingdom
Narseh
AR (Silver) | Drachm | AD 293 - 303
| | 3h
$650.00
Coin Overview
Silver drachm of Narseh issued between AD 293 and 303.
This coin belongs to the early Sasanian phase marked by strong religious symbolism and refined portraiture. Narseh’s crown, featuring arcades and a korymbos, exemplifies royal grandeur and divine authority, while the reverse continues the sacred fire altar motif, enhanced by traces of the fravahr and taurus symbols representing divine protection and cosmic power.
- Kingdom: Sasanian Kingdom
- King / Ruler: Vahrām (Bahram) VI
- Year: AD 293 to 303
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 3.29 g
- Diameter: 24.84 mm
- Orientation: 3 h
Obverse Description
- Bust right wearing crown with arcades and korymbos.
- Fine details of facial features and decorative crown arcs visible.
Reverse Description
- Fire altar with ribbons.
- Flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns.
- Traces of fravahr and taurus symbol flanking flames.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# SASA-NARS-AR-DR-001
(Sample presentation shown in image. Actual coin and reference ID may vary.)
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